Hey sis, let’s talk cravings. If you’ve ever found yourself reaching for a chocolate bar, craving sweets, or overindulging in comfort foods days before your period hits you’re not alone. But what’s happening inside your body during this time? And how does it affect your womb?
Let’s break it all the way down so you can feel nourished not bloated, moody, or drained before your next cycle begins.
The Truth About Chocolate & Sugar Before Your Period
Before your period, your estrogen levels drop while progesterone rises. This hormonal shift causes your serotonin (a mood-boosting brain chemical) to dip which is exactly why many women crave chocolate and sugary snacks for a quick pick-me-up.
But here’s the catch:
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Sugar can increase inflammation, which worsens cramps, bloating, and fatigue.
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Refined chocolate (especially milk chocolate with dairy and processed sugar) can mess with your hormones even more, spiking insulin and triggering emotional highs and lows.
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Overeating heavy foods can slow digestion and cause constipation, bloating, and sluggish energy.
And sis, your womb deserves better than that.
What to Eat Instead: Nourish Your Womb Like a Queen
Right before your period starts (the luteal phase), your body is preparing to either support a pregnancy or shed the uterine lining. That takes energy, nutrients, and love. Here are some foods to focus on:
Magnesium-rich foods (to reduce cramps and cravings):
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Dark leafy greens (kale, spinach, Swiss chard)
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Avocados
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Pumpkin seeds
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Bananas
Iron-rich foods (to prep for blood loss):
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Lentils
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Quinoa
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Beets
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Dried apricots
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Healthy fats (to stabilize mood + hormones):
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Avocados
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Olive oil
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Flaxseeds
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Chia seeds
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Walnuts
Complex carbs (to satisfy cravings the right way):
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Sweet potatoes
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Brown rice
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Oats
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Berries with a little almond butter
Herbs & teas that support your cycle:
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Raspberry leaf tea (tones the uterus)
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Chamomile (soothes cramps + stress)
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Ginger (anti-inflammatory + eases nausea)
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Nettle (rich in iron + detoxifying)
Womb-Wise Tips for Pre-Period Eating
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Don't skip meals. Blood sugar crashes trigger cravings and mood swings. Keep it balanced, sis.
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Drink plenty of water + herbal teas to support your uterus and flush out toxins.
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Avoid salty + fried foods that increase bloating and water retention.
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Practice mindful eating honor your hunger, but check in with your body before emotional eating.
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Add warming foods like soups and stews to support circulation and calm your digestive system.
Final Thoughts
Your womb is wise and always communicating with you. Instead of punishing yourself for cravings, tune in. Ask: What is my body really asking for? Maybe it's rest. Maybe it's minerals. Maybe it's a hug and a hot cup of raspberry leaf tea.
By giving your body the nourishment it needs before your cycle, you support easier periods, better moods, and deeper connection to your feminine energy.
So next time those chocolate cravings hit, remember you can indulge in moderation, or you can glow from within by feeding your womb with purpose.
Stay soft, stay sacred, stay steamy.
With love,
Everything Steamy